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What is coin hive?
What is coin hive?
DigitalDragonfly
Mon Oct 28 2024
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I recently came across the term 'coin hive' and I'm curious to know more about it. Could someone explain what coin hive is and its background or context in simple terms?
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Ilaria
Wed Oct 30 2024
This software operates without the visitor's consent or knowledge, making it a stealthy and intrusive threat.
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CryptoVisionary
Wed Oct 30 2024
The primary purpose of CoinHive malware is to mine cryptocurrency.
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MysticEchoFirefly
Wed Oct 30 2024
The specific cryptocurrency targeted by CoinHive is Monero.
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Stardust
Wed Oct 30 2024
CoinHive malware represents a specific type of malicious software designed to exploit the processing power of website visitors.
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Giulia
Wed Oct 30 2024
By harnessing the visitor's computing resources, CoinHive effectively turns them into unwilling miners.
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